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Having a long weekend is a luxury that a lot of people want to experience. When given a chance to have a day or two extra to your regular weekend, you might want to do something memorable. You can have more time to spend with your family and do something exciting.

Play games

You can try exciting games in your backyard if you have enough space. You can even come up with some exciting physical activities for your children to try. At night, you can try charades, board games and card games. You will be having fun with your kids, but they will also be learning at the same time.

Listen to podcasts

If you have growing kids or teenagers, you might want to pick their brain by discussing a social issue that you heard on a podcast. It is also a way of encouraging them to speak their minds when they have something relevant to say about a topic. Don’t judge them for their opinions, but you can tell them if they believe something that is insensitive or irrational.

Cook with your kids

You don’t get the chance to cook meals for your family because you are always in a hurry to go to work. Since you have enough time during a long weekend, you can use it to cook with your kids. You can teach them some essential cooking skills, but also allow them to taste a great meal cooked by you.

Go to a zoo

Kids love animals, and it is exciting for them to have the chance to see them in a zoo. It is an educational trip too. You need to determine though if the zoo opens during the long weekend in question. Instead of seeing the images of these animals in books, your kids will have the chance to look at the animals in person.

Go to a spa

Everyone loves to relax and spend the weekend in a quiet environment. You can invite your kids to come with you and get a massage too. You can also find a spa with a hot tub or a sauna if your kids want to try something new. When you are too busy with work, you don’t have time to do these relaxing activities.

Rent a large house

If you want to move out of your home for a while, you can find big houses for rent. It is your chance to see something different instead of the same place each day. You can also do a lot of activities depending on your chosen house. You can find one with a swimming pool, entertainment room, and a library. Everyone in the family will have something interesting to do when you are in such a large house, even only for a night. You might need to rush and make a reservation though, since many other families might also be planning to do the same during the long weekend.

Given these exciting activities, you will be making the most of the long weekend.

 

Orthodontists are some of the highest earning professionals anywhere in the country. There is an increasing demand for teeth alignment and other cosmetic dental procedures for both the old and the young. But running a successful practice isn’t always easy. Apart from maintaining an office, you’ll need to take into account the overhead costs such as paying employees and buying high-quality orthodontic supplies.

In general, there are three directions an aspiring orthodontist can take to achieve success. They can either work as an associate in a well-established practice, open their own practice, or purchase a pre-existing practice.

1. Working as an associate

Becoming an associate in a well-established dental practice is the most common route most new orthodontists take. There is no doubt that if you belong in an established practice, it serves as a safety net and you immediately become associated with the practice’s reputation. Another advantage to this career path is the opportunity to gain extensive experience and learn from other orthodontists who are already experts in the field. An established dental practice has a steady stream of clients with varying conditions which will help enhance skills and overcome inefficiencies.

But every orthodontist knows that working as an employee should not be the end of the line. The ultimate goal is to own a practice and make a living as their own boss.

2. Starting a new dental practice

The main advantage of starting a new dental practice is the opportunity to establish every aspect from scratch. This gives the orthodontist a significant sense of accomplishment and greater control over their business decisions. But there are many challenges associated with running a dental practice. Some of these challenges include:

• A substantial capital required to purchase equipment, rent or build office space, hire employees and cover total expenses required to operate the practice until profits start to come in.
• Dental office employees and staff will require training.
• Since it is a new practice, the orthodontist needs to develop processes and procedures unique to their management style and personal business directives.
• The first few years of the practice do not necessarily make much money because most of the profit will likely go towards paying off loans to acquire capital.

Opening a new practice does entail more work, and there are higher risks involved. Nevertheless, the sense of accomplishment is higher once the practice achieves prominence and success.

3. Buying a pre-existing practice

The primary difference between starting a new practice and purchasing an existing one is that the dentist will inherit staff, employees, and facilities. Unfortunately, if these are not up to par, the dentist may need to make significant changes and spend a substantial amount on upfront costs to improve the inherited assets. But the advantage of buying a practice is that you already have an established client base which makes it a lot less challenging to get new clients through an active referrals list. The practice owner can also get the office up and running much faster; thus, benefiting from a quicker flow of profit.

It seems that for as long as human civilization has been around, pets have held a unique place in the homes and societies of human beings. For many people, life with a pet is life at its best: Pets provide us with companionship, friendship, responsibility and someone who is always there for us no matter what happens on the journey of life. But pets provide us with more than a loving bond: In addition to being our friends, pets provide numerous health benefits that can have a profound effect on a person’s or family’s wellness. Here are just a few of the reasons that pets are great for:

1. Decreased Stress Levels
Pets such as dogs and cats aren’t always easy to live with, and sometimes they can even get downright annoying when they get finicky about their food or track mud through the house. In the bigger picture of pet ownership, however, animals such as dogs and cats have actually been shown to decrease stress levels in individuals. Human-animal interactions in the form of pet ownership will often increase levels of oxytocin in the brain over time. Our sense of well-being and social bonding will increase after spending time with a pet.

2. Increased Immune System Strength
As though decreased stress levels weren’t enough of a reason to go out and adopt a pet today, the health benefits of pet ownership have been shown by scientists in recent years to have a profound effect on our sense of well-being on the whole. In fact, pets can help us stay healthy by actually increasing our immune system strength, meaning that many owners of pets such as cats often display more resilient health histories than non-pet owners. Never did owning a cat or dog seem like such a great idea!

3. Shared Love
In addition to contributing to decreased stress levels and increased health benefits, animal companions also provide a real sense of shared love, a quality that can mitigate even the most stressful periods in life. With the sense of companionship and responsibility that comes with caring for a pet can be found a genuine sense of friendship that is often difficult to match in other aspects of life. The poet Lord Byron erected a monument to celebrate his Newfoundland Boatswain, inscribing a poem embossed in copper that described dogs as being “the firmest friend” that people can have in life. Accurate praise indeed!

4. Instills Responsibility

Pets require a lot of attention. They must be fed, walked, and loved. Having a pet will make you feel needed, and will give you purpose in life. Before bringing your new pet home make sure you plan a care schedule. Determine who will be feeding, walking, and training your pet. This is a great way to instill responsibility in your children. Cats do not need to be trained and can sleep for up to 16 hours, which makes them the perfect pet if you run a tight calendar. Make sure you set them up with a litter box and proper food and you are in the clear!! However, potty training your new puppy will be the first challenge. Be sure to take them out every 4 hours and to give them a tasty treat after they finish their business.

For these reasons, having a pet is often one of the most important aspects of a person’s home life. Promoting health benefits as well as a sense of shared companionship, pet ownership has few parallels in society in terms of positive effects on individuals. For most pet owners, a pet is truly a member of the family. Whether you’re the owner of a pet or are considering adopting a dog or cat friend, 2019 might just be the year that changes your life for the better!

Author Bio: Paige Jirsa- I work with Top10.Today, a shopping comparison site, where we strive to help consumers find the best quality and priced products.

 

For centuries we used natural resources to make into goods and products that made our lives easier: cars, paper, plastic and so much more. For so many years we benefited from these inventions, but we did not think about what they would do to the environment. As we depleted our natural resources, global warming developed. It is the change in global temperature brought about by pollution – noise, air, water and land pollution that man created. In the past decades, there were initiatives to reverse the effects of global warming by organisations and governments around the world.

Recycling

Recycling was one of the initiatives started decades ago. People began to segregate garbage – biodegradables, non-biodegradables and recyclables – solid waste that could still be useful and made into other things that people could enjoy for more years to come. Many countries made recycling the law to oblige their citizens to do their share in helping reverse the effects of global warming brought about by pollution.

How recycling helps the environment

When you recycle, it means that you are not using raw material sourced from a natural resource. It means that you no longer have to exhaust natural resources to make another product. All you need is available from recycling and scrap yards near you.

Metal scraps

Metal scraps from products such as refrigerators, washing machines and cars are just one of the recyclable materials that we can make into other useful things, such as benches, trash cans and the like. If you have an old car that you can no longer sell, you can let companies recycle and process your metal waste. You can go to sites like JandSMetals.com to learn more about how you can help reduce your waste.

Can we still reverse global warming?

There are worldwide efforts to save the environment from destruction. The global temperature increase is alarming, and each one of us has the responsibility to contribute to the reduction of pollution that can cause rising temperatures all over the world. You may think that taking your old car to the junkyard for recycling may not mean much, but it will actually have a significant impact later on. Besides recycling, we can do more to save the planet: plant more trees, volunteer in ocean clean-up drives, carpool to save on gas and reduce gas emissions into the atmosphere. The list is endless. We must do as much as we can.

It is never too late to start doing our part in helping save the environment; recycling is just one way. We can also reduce our use of plastics in our everyday lives. There are so many ways if you learn about reducing your carbon footprint. The future generations will thank you for doing your little bit toward saving the earth for their benefit in the coming decades. Saving the planet starts at home. The little things you do to recycle – segregating trash, recycling plastics, metals and paper will have a huge impact in the grand scheme of things.

Why can women wear dresses and men cannot? Why are there sweatshirts for men and others for women when they are exactly the same? Why can’t we choose our clothes based on what suits us best and on what we really like without having to make a statement regarding our sexuality?

Blue is not for boys and dolls are not for girls. Society is slowly leaving behind these kind of stereotypes and fashion has been one of the first sectors to join the movement. Neutral gender, unisex fashion, genderless… a lot of words can define this concept where the most important idea is to abandon labels such as “masculine” and “feminine”.

Nowadays, genderless fashion is accepted and is even trendy, but there was a time when wearing “girl’s clothes” when being a boy and vice versa, was truly revolutionary and even mischievous and risky. One of the most famous figures who dared travel down that road are people like Coco Chanel who introduced the wear of pants by women in the 20’s or even rock stars like David Bowie and Mick Jagger in the 70´s.

Like Coco Chanel, other world-renowned designers operated daring changes within the sector. It is the case of Jean Paul Gaultier who normalized the use of skirts and corsets in his men´s collections or of Yves Saint-Laurent with his tuxedos and military clothes like the gabardine and the Saharan jacket for women. As for Rudi Gernreich, not only he refuted the concept of gender in fashion but he also fought for gender inequalities and the acceptance of nudity in his creations.

Today, the genderless tendency is more popular than ever. In 2015, Selfridges, the famous department store of London, dedicated three of his floors to genderless fashion as part of a campaign called “Agender”. Low-cost brands also joined that trend: In 2016, Zara launched the collection “Ungendered” and in 2017, H&M created the line “Denim United” with unisex clothes where the only label was the price one.

Although Menswear and womenswear collections still dominate the runways of the fashion weeks everywhere in the world, some contemporary designers are introducing changes in the sector: collections 100% unisex, men walking for womenswear, proposals that break all stereotypes and gender barriers. We have prepared for you a selection of one of the most daring designers who have strived for that tendency for the last few years.

1. Rick Owens

The style of the Californian designer Rick Owens, is characterized by a black line with gothic elements that combine esthetical references to grunge. Almost all of his clothes are free of any classic label related to gender and can adapt to both men and women’s wardrobes.

2. J.W Aderson

As the Art Director of Loewe but mostly through his own line, J.W. Anderson, the young designer from London, the child prodigy of the British fashion, makes sure to abolish differences between men and women when designing. His masculine collections incorporate shades and feminine silhouettes and most of them include references to the androgynous aesthetic.

3. Pedro Lourenço

After 3 years of absence, the Brazilian designer that was previously the Art Director of La Perla, has launched his new label, Zilver, during the London Fashion Week of this year. He gave us a collection of genderless clothes that are also sustainable and respectful of the environment and the economy.

4. Gareth Pugh

The collections of Pugh stand out as much for there spectacular aspect as for their staging. The clothes are designed for men and women without any consideration of the conventions and of the politically correct.

5. David Delfin

One of the last campaigns of the Spanish designer before he passes away, highlighted the inequalities and the injustice that suffer women from men all around the globe. Under the motto “Fashion to be free”, Delfin brings forward a genderless collection that dresses women with clothes associated to a masculine wardrobe.

6. Yohji Yamamoto

Through his collaboration with adidas Y-3 and his own brand, the Japanese designer aims to create unique garments that adapt to both men and women bodies.

7. Rei Kawakubo

The Japanese designer, founder and Art Director of Comme des Garçons, ignores any concern about gender when designing her clothes. Her collections are focused on a conceptual aesthetic and carry messages where the question of sexuality is secondary.

Who actually enjoys budgeting money? Okay, someone out there somewhere does enjoy it. If you have a family and need to budget your money better, you need these tips in your life. There has to be at least one person in the family that manages the money and they can always do better. No one should take this as an insult, but we can all do better! Here’s how to manager your money better every month.

(1) Don’t spend more than you make

This is pretty common knowledge, but so many people don’t follow this basic principle. Don’t spend more than you make! Try your hardest to only spend what you make. This can be hard, but it’s not impossible. One of the simplest principles for budgeting is to NOT spend more than you make!

(2) Pay attention to what you’re spending

How many of you go buy whatever you want and don’t pay attention to what you buy? Save your receipts for a week and you’ll be amazed at how much money you didn’t even realize you were spending! This is a true wakeup call to those of you who spend money without tracking it. It will also light a fire under you and make you want to manage your money better every month.

(3) Write down when your bills are due

The average person misses out on hard earned money because they paid their bill late. One way to combat this issue is to go buy a calendar that’s made of paper. Put this paper calendar on your wall and then write down all of your bill’s due dates! This may seem like a monotonous task, but it will help keep you on task with paying your bills on time, so you can AVOID those late fees and keep more money in your bank. Not to mention, you don’t want to be left scrambling while trying to figure out how remove collections from your account.

(4) Now is the time to set up that budget

Let’s be honest, money is hard and sometimes you don’t want to deal with it, so don’t. A budget can help put your money to work for you. Every time you get paid, you put money where it needs to go. This may take some serious discipline, but it’s worth it. It works well if you get paid every week. This allows you to split your bill into fours.

• If your house payment is $600, every time you get paid, you will put $150 away until the bill is due.
• If your car payment is $240 a month, you will put $60 away every week until the bill is due.
• If your utilities are $300 a month, you will put $75 back each week until the bill is due.

Pretty simple and doesn’t require a lot of thought. It does, however, require actually following through with your budget.

Another part of budgeting is only spending your budgeted amount on items. Here are a few examples:

• $100 for groceries, you can’t spend more than that, no matter how tempting it may be.
• Put away money for gas and only use that amount
• Budget for “fun” and don’t spend more than that

Half the trouble of budgeting is making sure you don’t spend above what you budgeted for. After a little time has passed, you will be way better at budgeting than you are right now.

(5) Have budget meetings every month

It’s really hard, as a family, to be the only one who cares about the budget. If you’re married or have a partner, you need to consider them a part of the budget planning to. You need to have a budget meeting once a month. Talk about what you the budget will be in every category! The more you can talk and communicate about the month that’s being spent, the better off your money will be.

Just know what you can always do better next month. Maybe you went over on your eat out budget or you couldn’t agree on a eat out budget for this month, it will always get better. The more practice you have with budgeting and managing money, the better you will get.

(6) Use cash when possible

It’s hard to manage your money when you don’t know what you’re spending. You can manage your money better every month by using cash. If you take out a certain amount to spend and only use cash, you can’t spend more than that.

Credit cards and debit cards give us a false realization about how money can be spent. Stop and think about using cash only and see how big of a handle you can get on your finances.

Managing your money better every month starts with being proactive! Pay bills ahead of time, so they’re not late. Use cash, instead of credit, so you don’t overspend.

 

Spain has plenty in store for visitors, and it’s no surprise that it’s one of the most popular tourist spots on the European continent. If you have ever been to Spain, you will readily agree that it’s one of the most beautiful countries in the Mediterranean, and it boasts sunny, temperate climes almost the whole year round. But what else makes Spain so special, and why should you even consider living there? Whether you’re looking to move to Spain for a job opportunity, are planning to live somewhere else when you retire or are merely looking to change your environment for a few years, Spain will always be an excellent choice. Here are the top reasons why you should live in sunny Spain.

The diet

The Spanish diet is remarkably healthy, with its abundance of olive oil, fresh tomatoes and other vegetables, olives, seafood, and meat. Spanish cuisine is comprised of tapas and paellas and hams that are sure to whet your appetite, but the Spanish people are still some of the healthiest in the world. There may be different reasons for this, but you definitely can’t go wrong with the Spanish diet. Did we mention the wonderful seafood yet? Oh, yes, we did – and you’ll be happy to know that the cost of typical Spanish fare is not so exorbitant, either. Anyone can dine well in Spain.

The lifestyle

The Spanish lifestyle is unique in that people love spending time together. Be it a family gathering or a tête-à-tête with friends, Spanish people love to socialise. And when people socialise, expect lots of food and drink as well. You will hardly be on your own in Spain – there’s sure to be a friendly face at almost every turn, and since there are now more British expats and retirees in many parts of Spain, you’re guaranteed not to be too homesick, either.

The weather

Since the weather is generally good, expect to spend a lot of your time outdoors – whether you’re just walking around and taking in the neighbourhood, eating al fresco in a restaurant, enjoying the beach, spending time in a park, or going for a run along the shore. All the time spent outdoors can no doubt serve you well. And in the Costa regions, sunlight is expected an average of 320 days every year, so you will definitely have your share of sunshine. Compare this to the dreary British weather, and you’ll be in heaven just because of the pleasant warm climate.

The cost of living

When you live in Spain, as mentioned, it’s relatively easy to enjoy yourself and delight your palate. The cost of living isn’t as far removed from the UK, but when you factor in the better quality of life and the better lifestyle, you come out winning. Also, the cost of property in Spain is noticeably lower than that in the UK – in fact, you can get a luxurious villa with a pool for very reasonable prices compared to those in the UK, as confirmed by the Moraira property specialists from www.watkinswilson.com. And to add frosting to the cake, the wine, beer, and alcohol are less expensive in Spain, too.

 

Dreaming of that one special vacation where sky’s the limit and all the best things in life are at the palm of your hands? A luxury vacation so awesome you never want to go back home? Well you might just experience this when you go to Greece. The country is known for topnotch holidays that include world-class tourist spots, first-class service, the most sumptuous food, and of course, spacious and elegant accommodation like hotels and private villas in Greece – all these will surely complete the holiday of your dreams.

Greece is quite a big country and in this article, we will guide you about the most recommended spots where you should spend your luxurious escape.

Spetses

Curious where the rich and famous vacation in Greece? It’s in Spetses. This car-free naval island is home to grand mansions, cobbled streets, entertainment hubs, and commercial centers for shopping and indulgence. Go around on foot or ride a horse-drawn carriage to explore Spetses and its spots like 17^th Century building House of Bouboulina, Cathedral of Ayios Nikolaos, and the many beaches for some fun time under the sun like Ayia Marina, Zogeriá, and for watersports, Ayioi Anargyroi.

Zakynthos

Off the coast of the Ionian Sea where the coziest and most comfortable and coziest Greek vacations happen courtesy of the villas in Zakynthos. In beautiful island, you can have a spacious and extravagant accommodation all to yourself, complete with a pool, a tennis court and a private chef plus a well-stocked pantry and bar if you feel like staying in. Tour around Zakynthos’ jaw-dropping spots via a sleek yacht and stop by the world-famous Shipwreck Beach, Blue Caves, and Turtle Island. Take things to the next level and ride a helicopter to check out the view from the top. It doesn’t get any better than that.

Rhodes

Experience the best of both worlds in Rhodes as this Aegean island is a melting pot of both traditional and modern highlights that will surely get you hooked. If you want a piece of history and a dose of blast from the past, visit Old Town where you will get do marvel on ancient medieval settlements, statues, mosques, and other awe-inspiring architecture. Up for a cosmopolitan affair? Head to the city of Mandraki for a day of sights at the imposing marina, culture at the National Theater, and food at the various restaurants and cafes. If you have a rented villa on this Greek island, allot a day to drop by other must-visit stops like the Colossus of Rhodes, Prasonissi Beach, and the Valley of the Butterflies.

Hydra

This picturesque island is conveniently located only two hours away from the country’s capital Athens if you want to have a short and quiet time from the crowd but want quick access to the city. Home to quaint traditional villages, chic boutique hotels, and stone mansions, you will never run out of options on where to stay. Just like other luxury Greek islands, motor vehicles are prohibited in Hydra, so quiet and relaxion are instantly assured. To see more of this island, it’s recommended to take an island cruise or go beach hopping. If you’re up for some adventure, Hydra hosts great diving spots as well. A visit here is also not complete without trying out the local cuisine at the taverns and restaurants in Kaminia or Vlichos.

Santorini

This guide is not complete without including probably the most popular of all the Greek islands — Santorini – as consistently been in every list of top luxury destinations all over the world. With majestic cliffside hotels, stylish boutiques, and magnificent villas, this Greek island paradise has got it all when it comes to topnotch vacations. Witness the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets as you cruise the clear waters of the Aegean aboard a yacht or take a peek at the local customs and traditions as you navigate around Oia and Fira’s white-washed villages and cobbled streets. End the day with a romantic dinner at of the restaurants with the view of the caldera or experience the fun nightlife that is uniquely Santorini at one of the bars in the city center.

Making the birthday special of a man who never leaves any stone unturned to make your birthday special is quite a difficult task. Isn’t it? But, if you make a little effort, you can reciprocate the same amount of love that he always shower upon you. Yes, if you want to make your husband feel super special on his birthday, you don’t necessarily need a big store-bought gift, when you can just create the magic with a delicious birthday cake for your husband. However, to make it more special for your husband, do not comprise with the birthday wish to be written on the top of the cake. To help you make your husband’s birthday a memorable one, here are 8 romantic birthday cake wishes that are sure to make your husband fall head over heels in love with you:

1. Dear husband,

Today is a very special day in my life because you were born today. So, happy birthday, my love. I love you to the moon and back.

2. Dear hubby,

You know I was looking for the sweetest thing in the market for you then, I realized that nothing can be as sweet as you but to a little extent, this delicious cake can be. Happy birthday, my sweetheart. I love you so much.

3. To My Sweetheart,

I have been waiting for this day just to let you know that you are the most special man of my life. And, for my special man, here is sweet surprise which I hope will bring a million dollar smile on your face. Happiest birthday, hubby.

4. Hi Handsome,

Is there any chance that you are still single? Well, that because I want to remarry you and make your mine once again. So, thank you for being born. Happiest birthday, my dear hubby. I love you to eternity.

5.Dear (name)

On your special day, I want to tell you that I feel so lucky to be a wife of such a beautiful person inside out. I couldn’t have found a better husband than you who is just the best in everything. May you keep shining, honey. Happy, happy birthday.

6.Dear (name)

Do you know that my love for you deepens every day, at every moment whenever I see you doing so much for your family. You are a gem of a person, my love. Have a wonderful birthday, my dear husband.

1. Honey, when I wished for a true lover in my life, I didn’t know that God would bless me with such a handsome, charming, and cute partner like you. I truly feel lucky every morning when I find you beside me holding me tightly. I love you baby and happy birthday.
2. Dear hubby,

You are so special in every way and I want to tell you that I love everything about you. Yes, you smile, your smell, you arms, your warmth, and literally, everything. Happy birthday, my handsome.

So, these are some of the messages that you can dedicate to your husband on his birthday along with a delicious birthday cake and make him feel loved.

There’s no denying how iconic the banjo is. Not only does it boast an unmistakably unique aesthetic look, but it also produces a recognisably beautiful and striking tone that no other instrument can truly replicate. This has allowed the instrument to remain well-liked despite more popular stringed instruments like guitars which have taken the limelight over the years. To this end, here are just a few advantages of learning a banjo over other instruments.

1. Banjos are generally easier to learn

Unlike other instruments that often require a considerable investment of time to become competent, learning the banjo is usually easier to get into and learn. While it still presents its own unique and fair share of challenges, the simplicity of the instrument ensures that even a daily routine of short practice sessions will be sufficiently effective. Best of all, with plenty of references available both offline and online, you’ll always have the resources you’ll need to be able to learn to play dueling banjos for beginners.

1. Banjos are often cheaper than other alternatives

Apart from time, money plays a much more crucial role in learning an instrument more than many of us give it credit for. After all, money doesn’t fall off trees, and the majority of us will undoubtedly have no more than a modest budget to invest towards pursuing our passion for music. By opting to learn the banjo, not only will you be able to learn music much faster, but it won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

1. Banjos are unique instruments

One of the reasons why many musicians love the banjo is because of how unusual and unique the instrument is. From the way it looks to the melodic sounds that it can produce, banjos are versatile instruments that allow for a high level of creativity that music in this day and age seems to lack. By taking up the banjo, you’re guaranteed to stand out from the oversaturated genres of today and play pieces that are as unique as the instrument itself.

1. The musical system of a banjo is complete

Music is all about the perfect balance between rhythm and melody. Not unlike fish and chips, you can’t just have one without the other. Having to play the drums without the accompaniment of other instruments, for example, can undoubtedly tire the ears of the listeners. The same goes for the melodic pieces of the mandolin which can only exist with a suitable rhythm section. The banjo, on the other hand, boasts a musical system that is more or less complete. While it can be played with other instruments, it also lends itself well to being played on its own.

It’s not hard to see why the banjo continues to be relevant even in this day and age of electronic and technologically-driven music. It represents an era that is as timeless as it is unique, allowing those to pursue competency in the instrument to do so at their own pace and time.

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